iService is used for processing immigration materials for incoming and current students at UM-Flint. During the admission process, you will be given login information for iService. This login information will allow you to upload bank statements, academic records, and will allow you to see real-time status updates on your application.

Does UM-Flint offer scholarships? How do I apply for scholarships at the university?

UM-Flint does offer partial scholarships to qualified international students. These scholarships range from $1,000 USD to $4,000 USD and are only offered to students who apply for the fall semester. Students should submit their complete applications by March 1 for priority scholarship considerations. There is no separate scholarship application. Students who apply for the fall semester and submit their applications before March 1 will be automatically considered for a scholarship.

Applying to UM-Flint is simple, and most steps can be done online. There is no fee to apply online. Learn how to apply here. In addition to the online application, UM-Flint requires that you submit your official academic records, proof of English proficiency (not required if applying for conditional admission), a copy of the information page of your official passport, a UM-Flint Affidavit of Financial Support, and official bank statements. View Admission Requirements here.

Undergraduate/Bachelor’s & English Language Program:
You are encouraged to submit your complete application at least two months before the start of the semester to which you are applying. Students applying for the fall semester should submit their complete application by March 1 for priority scholarship consideration.

UM-Flint offers rolling admission, which means that you should receive a decision within three weeks of submitting your complete application. Learn how to apply here.

Undergraduate & English Language Program:
Most documents can be submitted electronically through iService. Within 48 hours of submitting your online application, you should receive an email with your iService ID, pin number, and a link to log in to the limited service portion of iService.

If you are applying as a transfer student, UM-Flint can make an admission decision using electronic copies of your official university transcripts. However, you are required to submit the original university transcripts to UM-Flint before transfer credit will be awarded.

Students who meet UM-Flint’s academic requirements for admission but do not have proof of English proficiency that meets UM-Flint’s requirements may be admitted to UM-Flint under conditional admission. Students admitted under conditional admission are required to take courses in UM-Flint’s intensive English Language Program until they are able to meet UM-Flint’s English proficiency requirements. Once they have met UM-Flint’s English proficiency requirements, they can begin taking courses toward their undergraduate degree without having to reapply to the university.

Once a student is admitted to the University of Michigan-Flint, an I-20, acceptance letter, and admissions packet will be mailed via UPS Express to the address provided on the student’s Proof of Financial Support form.

If you are unable to attend the current term, you must fill out a deferral request form in order for us to make the changes to your application. This form can be found by following the Deferral Request link on the International Center’s home page. You can also access the form by logging in through your iService account directly.

How can I give someone else authorization to receive information about my application?

Students are allowed to give authorization to others in order to get information regarding their documents and application status. In order to do this, you MUST fill out the Third-Party Pick-Up form in iService. This form is found under the “General Forms” heading.

All decisions regarding in-state tuition are made by the Residency Classification Office in the Office of the Registrar at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. To learn more about the University of Michigan’s guidelines for qualifying for in-state tuition, please visit http://ro.umich.edu/resreg.php.

Before you can register for classes you must create your student account. See above for information on how to set up your student account. Freshman students must first speak with their Academic Advisor before registering for classes. You can find your advisor in your student account:

What kind of housing is available at UM-Flint? How do I apply for housing?

UM-Flint offers two on-campus dorms, First Street Residence Hall and Riverfront Residence Hall. Off-campus housing opportunities are also available. Click here to learn more about on-campus housing at UM-Flint, and how to apply.

If your I-20 or DS-2019 was issued by UM-Flint, you are required to have health insurance. Health insurance coverage is coordinated through the UM-Flint International Center. Learn more about meeting the health insurance requirement.

Students are not required to bring vaccination or immunization records to the University of Michigan-Flint. However, please bring any documents that you think you may need for personal reasons while you are in the United States.

UM-Flint provides free transportation from the Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) to students residing in the Flint area, two weeks prior to the semester start date for fall, winter, and spring semesters. Information to sign up for these services will be in your iService account.

Taxi services are available from both Flint Bishop International Airport and Detroit Airport (DTW).

Campus and Community life

Are there on-campus jobs? How do I look for on-campus jobs at UM-Flint?

International students on F-1 or J-1 visas are eligible to work up to 20 hours on campus at UM-Flint. You can search for on-campus jobs at UM-Flint by visiting http://umjobs.org/search and selecting “Flint Campus” as the work location.

Maintaining a safe campus is one of our highest priorities so that students can focus on their studies. UM-Flint is located in the heart of Downtown Flint, one of the safest areas of the city. With a proactive stance on preventing crime on campus and experienced police officers on staff at our Department of Public Safety, UM-Flint has one of the lowest rates of crime of any public university in the state of Michigan. In addition, we have many safety tools and techniques that are used on a regular basis to prevent crime.

All public universities in Michigan are required by law to share their crime statistics with the public. Our crime statistics for the last few years can be found on the Department of Public Safety website. I encourage you to review our crime statistics, and then compare them to those of other universities in the state. You will find that we have a very good record of crime prevention on campus.

The International Center sponsors numerous Programs & Events on campus throughout the year. The university also has over 100 student organizations that students will be able to participate in. Learn more about the vibrant student life at UM-Flint.

The city of Flint, and especially the downtown area, is undergoing an exciting revitalization. As a result, there are many opportunities within walking distance from campus for students to engage in Flint’s cultural and recreational experiences, including:

Known as “The Great Lakes State,” Michigan has the world’s longest freshwater coastline, sandy beaches, miles and miles of cherry orchards, and even mountains for downhill skiing.

Michigan is fortunate to have four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn (or fall), and winter. The coldest month is January, with an average high of 29°F/-6°C, and the hottest month is July, with an average high of 83°F/28°C. Many people think our campus is at its best in the fall, when the leaves begin changing colors. But every season has its advantages: boating and biking in the warmer months; skiing and skating when it’s colder.

Does the English Language Program prepare me to take the TOEFL or MELAB?

The English Language Program (ELP) is for students with no English proficiency score or a proficiency score below admission requirements. Conditional admission to UM-Flint degree programs is possible for qualified students. In addition, the ELP offers testing, advising, consulting services for academic units, professional development for the staff, and a number of workshops and student services co-sponsored with the International Center.

Will I get university credit for attending the English Language Program?

English Language Program courses are non-credited courses to help improve your English proficiency and prepare you for academic courses. Transcripts are available showing your grades and time spent in the ELP.

The English Language Program offers six levels of instruction from beginning to advanced levels. All English Language Program students will take a placement test to help determine the level at which they will start in the program. Learn more.